2023-04-18 11:34:10
Today is Tuesday April 18 and these are the main news of the day:
1.- The fuel shortage continues here in South Florida. At a press conference, Port Everglades authorities confirmed that fuel delivery operations are at 50 percent, of 12 dispatch areas, only seven have reopened. According to a PRASA spokesperson, the situation should improve soon, since gasoline inventories are quite solid, what exists is a logistical problem.
2.- There are many residents of Fort Lauderdale who have not been able to recover their normal life because the interior of their homes still has too much water and it is not safe to return to their homes. In a virtual meeting with the authorities, residents referred to another problem that affects them: sewage in the parking lots of some neighborhoods. The authorities have defined this as a serious health problem and call for reporting if this problem occurs.
3.- And in the face of the unprecedented rain that Broward experienced last week, U-Haul is offering help. It is temporary and free storage for flood victims. People who need a secure space to store their belongings during the home recovery process can contact U-Haul’s Coconut Creek headquarters or can also call the company’s phone number.
4.- The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation authorized an emergency charge to cover the costs of claims from insurers that declared themselves insolvent. Dulce Suárez-Resnick, a specialist in property insurance, says that it is a rate of one percent and, although it does not seem like much, the expert assures that it will affect everyone who has an insurance policy in Florida, even starting in October.
5.- Today, Tuesday, April 18, is the deadline to file the tax return, but there is an easy way to obtain an extension, in case you need an extension. One of the fastest ways to get an extension is by using the free file program. All taxpayers, regardless of income level, can request an extension online by visiting the IRS website. You must use the 4868 form and the software associated with the program.
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